Joseph Edward Murtha Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Edward Murtha of Poolesville, Maryland, who passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Murtha and Eileen Murtha; his sisters, Eileen, Maureen, Joan and Barbara; and his brothers-in-law, Jim and Jack.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda; his children, Karan, Helen (Patrick), Andrew (Kristina), Elizabeth (Benjamin) and James; his grandchildren, Rebeckah, Owen, Makenna, Regan, Mara, Kristian, Kaleb, McKenna, Teagan, Frances and Waker; his sisters, Ann, Cathy, Virginia, Eleanor (Jim) and Theresa; and his brother-in-law Joseph.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Mary's Pavilion (18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD 20838). A rosary will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD 20838). A Mass will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's name can be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Haiti Fund ("Haiti Fund" attn/memo line).
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